What questions have you been asking yourself most often lately?

Lately, the question I find myself asking most is, “How else can I look at this?” Whether I’m travelling or out for a walk, what I’m really looking for is not so much a new place, but a new perspective. A surface, a colour, an old object or a completely unexpected detail can sometimes become the starting point for a collection. I think over time you develop an “eye for discovery.” Rather than searching for inspiration, you learn how to notice it.

What changes in your mind when you go for a walk?

Walking is a space where I can gather my thoughts. I step away from the pace of the day, slow down and give myself time to think. In my daily life, I try to walk whenever I can. I do most of my errands on foot. I think the more you walk, the more closely you begin to observe your surroundings. Even the same routes can feel different each time, and I find that very inspiring.

How does your relationship with nature and with yourself influence your design practice and creative process?

My relationship with nature finds its way into everything I do. Nature has always been one of my greatest sources of inspiration. Jewellery is often seen as a luxury object, but almost all the materials we use come from nature. Precious stones, metals, seeds, horns, different types of wood such as ebony. They are all the result of natural processes that have taken millions of years. That’s why I see jewellery design as deeply connected to geology. When I design, I’m guided most by the natural character of the material. I like to let it come forward as much as possible in its original form.

What idea, feeling or vision did you begin with when creating Alma?

I never wanted a piece to simply reflect the trend of the moment. I try to create timeless pieces that will evoke the same feeling years from now. They can be bold or very simple, but for me there always has to be something natural about them. I’m much more drawn to the idea of jewellery that becomes part of the person wearing it, rather than overpowering them. Perhaps that’s why I love working with natural materials and preserving as much of their original character as possible.

If we asked you for a route, a piece of music and a book that make you feel good, what are the first ones that come to mind?

I never wanted a piece to simply reflect the trend of the moment. I try to create timeless pieces that will evoke the same feeling years from now. They can be bold or very simple, but for me there always has to be something natural about them. I’m much more drawn to the idea of jewellery that becomes part of the person wearing it, rather than overpowering them. Perhaps that’s why I love working with natural materials and preserving as much of their original character as possible.